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Alice - 2006-06-30 07:24:08
Hmm� Well, personally I�d try and save the laptop I already have, but that would be a purely emotional and possibly downright stupid decision made by someone who gets overly attached to inanimate objects and doesn�t like getting used to new technology� My advice to you? Make a full list of pros and cons for each option; write it all down, even seemingly pointless things, and then read them back to yourself. That way you�ll be able to get a clear idea of whether this is a decision that can be easily made simply by noting how bad one of the options is, or one that�s so evenly matched you�d probably be better off flipping a coin. Anyway, whatever you decide; good luck! :-)
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peaudulierre - 2006-06-30 11:11:55
I actually encountered a similar scenario last year, and opted to buy a new laptop. If you're looking at the iBooks, they're really not much more expensive than Windows machines, and much more reliable. Of course, I used student loan money to buy mine, so I didn't have to worry about the credit card issue. For me, the stress of the plastic would outweigh the stress of an inadequate computer (and $500 is still a lot of money if you're only making due). HOWEVER, I agree with Alice about the pros and cons list -- it's amazing how much clearer things can look to you after reviewing said list.
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